Understanding Darts Manners

1. Be on time for league play. Lateness not only affects your teammates, but also dart players who are due to play after you.

2. Be prepared to take your regular turn on the machines. If another dart player is on a machine to your immediate right or left, do not advance to the throw line until the other player has completed the throw. However do not wait for players several machines away on either side.

3.Take your time, but don't waste everybody else's by useless posing or waiting around until all around you have thrown. Dart players are often irritated and distracted by those who stand too long before advancing to the throw line.

4.Stay in your own approach area. Step back off the approach after making each throw.

5.Don't use another player's darts, dart tips, flights, etc., without permission.

6. Control your emotions on the machines. Hitting the machines doesn't help anyone!

7. Be certain you wait until the dart machine has completed its cycle and the light is on your number before beginning your throw.

8. Do not carry refreshments onto the playing area. Spilled liquid can create problems for all the players.

9. Good dart throwing requires concentration. When an opponent is set to throw, give the player the courtesy of making the shot without interference.

10. Play to win, but be gracious if you are on the short end of the score at the end of the game. 'Modest in victory, gracious in defeat' is a good motto.